Vanderbilt Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationVAN-der-bilt / /ˈvændərˌbɪlt/Dutch; German
Meaning
Dutch: 'from the castle'; German: 'of the castle'
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Vanderbilt originated from the Dutch and Germanic regions, often associated with nobility or land ownership. It gained prominence in the United States through the influential Vanderbilt family, particularly Cornelius Vanderbilt, a key figure in the 19th-century transportation and shipping industries. The family's wealth and contributions to society have made the name synonymous with affluence and legacy.
Trend Summary
The name Vanderbilt is not commonly used as a first name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
—
International Variants
—
Famous people named Vanderbilt
—
Fictional characters named Vanderbilt
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vanderbilt was first seen in the United States in 1890. Vanderbilt has ranked as high as #834 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Vanderbilt has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vanderbilt
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |